How to Make Chewy Butter Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic homemade desserts, few things can beat the simple pleasures of a chewy butter cake. This beloved recipe has been a staple in kitchens for generations, and for good reason – its rich, buttery flavor and moist, chewy texture are truly irresistible.

What sets this chewy butter cake apart from other cake recipes is its unique texture. It's not quite as dense and heavy as a pound cake, but it's also not as light and fluffy as a traditional sponge cake. Instead, it ...

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Ingredients

  • floured cooking spray
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • 3 large eggs, divided
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with floured cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix cake mix, margarine, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla together. Press into the prepared pan as a crust.
  • In the same bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until combined. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake rises up around the sides of the pan and looks sunken in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into 24 bars.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 24mg